Persian Gulf
Khamenei vows to protect nuclear program, warns US over Gulf presence in written statement
Khamenei reiterated that Iran will defend its nuclear and missile technologies, accusing the US of causing instability in the Persian Gulf and vowing to expel foreign forces.
Iran, Hezbollah ceasefires need enforcement, not just declarations, to sustain calm - editorial
WATCH: US intercepts 'stateless sanctioned' vessel in Indo-Pacific area, enforcing Iran sanctions
Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer
How to prevent civil war in Iran should the Islamic regime collapse
A new report by the Henry Jackson Society explores what a post-regime Iran could look like and how a viable state can be established.
‘Mossad’ Farsi X account crowns exile journalist for cracking Iran’s hush-hush war-chief mystery
The game started a day earlier, when Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that the regime would not reveal the commander’s identity “for his protection.”
IDF drone strikes Iran's largest natural gas field, gas production partially suspended
The production of some 12 million cubic meters of gas was temporarily halted due to the Israeli attack on the South Pars gas field.
UKMTO warns of rising Middle East tensions, possible impact on mariners
The maritime advisory group had previously noted several instances of GPS interference and communications in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
Trump considers renaming Persian Gulf, uniting Iranians in backlash
Trump is considering renaming the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf, sparking united outrage from Iranians that "goes beyond politics."
Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Caspian, Gulf states through new corridor - analysis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan during the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum.
US transfers fighter jets to Qatar in move to prevent Iran escalation - WSJ
According to the report, repositioning forces will allow the US to avoid restrictions on conducting airstrikes from an air base used by the US in the United Arab Emirates.
Iranian forces take over Israel-linked Portuguese ship MCS ARIES
This event comes amid threats of an Iranian attack against Israel, as Israel has been on a high state of alert since late Thursday night.
IRGC seizes foreign tanker carrying 2 million liters of fuel
The seized vessel was staffed by 14 foreign crew members from two Asian countries.
Jordan denies existence of 'land bridge' to Israel to bypass Houthis
The land route is cheaper and faster than sea transport at the moment.
